Camping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that doesn’t really appeal to you, then RV camping is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure.
Recreational vehicles come in many shapes and sizes. They start with RVs that fit in the back of a pickup truck. These can have full kitchens, beds, a shower, and a toilet.
Next, there are van conversions called Class B motorhomes which are basically a cargo van converted to a camping vehicle. These may have a raised ceiling to give you more head room. They also contain the same amenities as the camper van.
The next step is the C-Class motorhome. The front end looks like a pickup, but the similarity ends there. There is a sleeping extension above the cabin and the rear looks like any motorhome you’re probably familiar with. Basically a cargo box with windows, but much prettier. The C-Class has all the comforts of home. A kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room. You could live in a Class C.
The next step is the Class A motorhome. This is the most spacious of all motorized recreational vehicles. These motorhomes are like a mini one bedroom apartment. They are totally autonomous. From the queen size bed to the dining room that seats four, you will find luxury. A refrigerator and stove are complemented by a microwave oven. You could even have an ice machine capable of producing more than 20 pounds of ice a day. Party ready!
If that wasn’t enough, there are still trailers left. First is the travel trailer that you can pull behind a larger sedan or SUV. Then the fifth wheel trailer that hooks onto the back of a pickup. Both trailers are as luxurious as the best motorhome. One advantage is that they cost much less.
You can buy new or used. Whichever way you choose, you need to do a lot of research on the internet first. Learn all you can about RVing. There are VR forums that you can find by doing a search on your favorite search engine.
When you decide that an RV might be for you, attend a VR show or two. There are major RV shows at fairgrounds and stadiums where many dealers and vendors sell every type of RV out there. There are also local RV shows that are usually organized by one or two dealers to display and sell some of their inventory.
If you’re really not sure whether you’d like to spend $ 40,000 or $ 250,000 on a hobby that you’re not sure you’d like, buy a used RV. You can get into the RV in a used 34-foot Class A motorhome for less than $ 10,000.
The older and larger the motorhome, the less fuel efficient it will be. You can get 5 to 7 miles per gallon in many older motorhomes. 7-9 mpg is realistic for mid-1990s RVs and up to 12 mpg for newer ones.
Camping in an RV is a fun adventure that awaits you and your family.